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3232113635534Washington Redskins 2018 Season Previewhttp://sportsrants.com/2018/08/washington-redskins-2018-season-preview/
http://sportsrants.com/2018/08/washington-redskins-2018-season-preview/#respondWed, 08 Aug 2018 18:31:14 +0000http://sportsrants.com/?p=55028Early this week, I previewed the 2018 Dallas Cowboys. Now, we are moving on to our nations Capitol, Washington, DC. Last season, Kirt Cousins was playing the 2017 season under the franchise tag playing for a new contract in 2018. After the Washington Redskins went 7-9 and placed third in the NFC East, the Washington […]]]>Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher via AP

Early this week, I previewed the 2018 Dallas Cowboys. Now, we are moving on to our nations Capitol, Washington, DC. Last season, Kirt Cousins was playing the 2017 season under the franchise tag playing for a new contract in 2018.

After the Washington Redskins went 7-9 and placed third in the NFC East, the Washington Redskins decided to part ways with the seven-year quarterback out of Michigan State. Now, heading into the 2018 season under fifth-year head coach Jay Gruden the Redskins are searching for Cousins replacement as the starting quarterback position.

Currently on the Redskins depth chart at quarterback is Colt McCoy and Alex Smith who was traded from the Kansas City Chiefs to the Washington Redskins. Another quarterback that was involved in a trade was Kenny Hogan, who for the last two seasons has been the backup quarterback for the Cleveland Browns.

The Washington Redskins don’t have long to find the next starting quarterback for the upcoming 2018 regular season. Their search begins tomorrow when the Redskins take on the Patriots. That game can be seen at 7:30 PM ET on the NFL Network and local broadcasts with the Washington Redskins and New England Patriots. Make sure to check local listings.

Then, after the preseason, the season kicksoff with the Washington Redskins will travel to Arizona to take on the Cardinals.

]]>http://sportsrants.com/2018/08/washington-redskins-2018-season-preview/feed/055028Dallas Cowboys 2018 Season Previewhttp://sportsrants.com/2018/08/dallas-cowboys-2018-season-preview/
http://sportsrants.com/2018/08/dallas-cowboys-2018-season-preview/#respondTue, 07 Aug 2018 21:12:53 +0000http://sportsrants.com/?p=55022LAST SEASON IN BIG D! Last season, Dak, Zeke, Dez, and Whitten entered the 2017 season hoping to lead the Cowboys to a Super Bowl birth for the first time since the 1995-1996 season. But with Zeke’s suspension and Dak having a Sophomore slump, the Cowboys finished 2017 with a 9-7 record and second in […]]]>

LAST SEASON IN BIG D!

Last season, Dak, Zeke, Dez, and Whitten entered the 2017 season hoping to lead the Cowboys to a Super Bowl birth for the first time since the 1995-1996 season. But with Zeke’s suspension and Dak having a Sophomore slump, the Cowboys finished 2017 with a 9-7 record and second in the NFC East.

THE DEPARTURE OF KEY COWBOYS PLAYERS

Photo: AP Images

Now, with only days to go before the 2018 regular season kicksoff, many changes will impact the Dallas Cowboys. One of which is the departure of two iconic Cowboys that has been here for several years. First is tight end Jason Witten, since 2003, Whitten has only missed one game for the Dallas Cowboys and has been the voice and leadership of the Dallas Cowboys. His voice will instead be in the Monday Night Football booth for ESPN.

Photo: USA Today Sports

The other player that will leave a gapping hole in the team is wide receiver Dez Bryant. In 2010, the Dallas Cowboys drafted with the 24th overall pick in the NFL Draft. During the 2018 off-season the Dallas Cowboys decided to part ways with the productive wide receiver due to his recent change in attitude and several dropped passes in the last few seasons.

PREDICTING THE 2018 DALLAS COWBOYS

With Sean Lee, Dak Prscott, and Zeke Elliott still on the Dallas Cowboys roster, the team has a fresh start heading into the 2018 season. So, with that said, I predict that the Dallas Cowboys will finish the 2018 regular season with a 9-7 record. Where will they be placed? We will have to see. The 2018 regular season kicksoff on September 9, 2018 when the Dallas Cowboys goes to Carolina to take on the Panthers.

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]]>http://sportsrants.com/2018/08/dallas-cowboys-2018-season-preview/feed/055022Nike Opts Not to Renew Jameis Winston’s Contracthttp://sportsrants.com/2018/08/nike-opts-not-to-renew-jameis-winstons-contract/
http://sportsrants.com/2018/08/nike-opts-not-to-renew-jameis-winstons-contract/#respondFri, 03 Aug 2018 22:12:46 +0000http://sportsrants.com/?p=55020Amid all the drama surrounding Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston, Nike has opted not to renew his contract with the brand, according to ESPN’s Darren Rovell and Seth Wickersham. Winston, 24, will miss the first three games of the 2018 season after he was suspended for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy in the […]]]>

Winston, 24, will miss the first three games of the 2018 season after he was suspended for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy in the aftermath of an alleged incident with a female Uber driver back in 2016.

Nike’s contract with Winston expired prior to the league handing down Winston’s suspension.

This could be the start of a financial free fall for Winston who will likely see brands, such as Nike, steer clear of working with him.

“I know I have to hold myself to a higher standard on and off the field and that I have a responsibility to my family, community, and teammates to live above the platform with which God has blessed me” Winston said in June, according to the Washington Post’s Des Bieler.

“Although I am disappointed in the NFL’s decision, I understand the NFL’s process, and I embrace this as an opportunity to take advantage of the resources available to help me achieve the goals that I have for myself.”

]]>http://sportsrants.com/2018/08/nike-opts-not-to-renew-jameis-winstons-contract/feed/055020EA Sports Apologizes for editing Colin Kaepernick’s Name out of a song on ‘Madden NFL 19’http://sportsrants.com/2018/08/ea-sports-apologizes-for-editing-colin-kaepernicks-name-out-of-a-song-on-madden-nfl-19/
http://sportsrants.com/2018/08/ea-sports-apologizes-for-editing-colin-kaepernicks-name-out-of-a-song-on-madden-nfl-19/#respondFri, 03 Aug 2018 16:09:30 +0000http://sportsrants.com/?p=55019EA Sports has issued an apology for editing Colin Kaepernick’s name out of a song, which is mentioned in the song “Big Bank” by YG, in Madden NFL 19. “We made an unfortunate mistake with our Madden NFL soundtrack,” EA Sports stated. “Members of our team misunderstood the fact that while we don’t have rights to […]]]>

EA Sports has issued an apology for editing Colin Kaepernick’s name out of a song, which is mentioned in the song “Big Bank” by YG, in Madden NFL 19.

“We made an unfortunate mistake with our Madden NFL soundtrack,” EA Sports stated. “Members of our team misunderstood the fact that while we don’t have rights to include Colin Kaepernick in the game, this doesn’t affect soundtracks.

]]>http://sportsrants.com/2018/08/ea-sports-apologizes-for-editing-colin-kaepernicks-name-out-of-a-song-on-madden-nfl-19/feed/055019Chargers’ Derwin James Allegedly Robbed at Gunpointhttp://sportsrants.com/2018/07/chargers-derwin-james-allegedly-robbed-at-gunpoint/
http://sportsrants.com/2018/07/chargers-derwin-james-allegedly-robbed-at-gunpoint/#respondTue, 24 Jul 2018 16:45:04 +0000http://sportsrants.com/?p=54999Los Angeles Chargers rookie safety Derwin James was allegedly robbed at gunpoint last month, according to TMZ. Per the report, James and his uncle were leaving an Italian restaurant located on Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles when they were rushed by two men with handguns, according to the warrant TMZ obtained. The men demanded jewelry, fleeing […]]]>

Los Angeles Chargers rookie safety Derwin James was allegedly robbed at gunpoint last month, according to TMZ.

Per the report, James and his uncle were leaving an Italian restaurant located on Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles when they were rushed by two men with handguns, according to the warrant TMZ obtained.

The men demanded jewelry, fleeing with a Rolex watch and a chain.

James attempted to chase the guys down in his Rolls-Royce, but his tires were slashed by the same men.

Currently, no arrests have been made and police are still looking for the suspects.

]]>http://sportsrants.com/2018/07/chargers-derwin-james-allegedly-robbed-at-gunpoint/feed/054999NFL, NFLPA Announce ‘Standstill’ on Anthem Ruleshttp://sportsrants.com/2018/07/nfl-nflpa-announce-standstill-on-anthem-rules/
http://sportsrants.com/2018/07/nfl-nflpa-announce-standstill-on-anthem-rules/#respondFri, 20 Jul 2018 15:46:24 +0000http://sportsrants.com/?p=54994The NFL has decided to hit pause on its new anthem police amid the Miami Dolphins facing backlash after submitting required paperwork to the league that included potential disciplinary measures for player protests during the national anthem, according to ESPN’s Jeff Darlington. The league and the NFL Players Association issued a joint statement on Thursday stating that […]]]>

The NFL has decided to hit pause on its new anthem police amid the Miami Dolphins facing backlash after submitting required paperwork to the league that included potential disciplinary measures for player protests during the national anthem, according to ESPN’s Jeff Darlington.

The league and the NFL Players Association issued a joint statement on Thursday stating that “no new rules relating to the anthem will be issued or enforced for the next several weeks”, as the two sides continue to discuss ways to move forward.

“The NFL and NFLPA, through recent discussions, have been working on a resolution to the anthem issue,” the joint statement stated. “In order to allow this constructive dialogue to continue, we have come to a standstill agreement on the NFLPA’s grievance and on the NFL’s anthem policy.

“The NFL and NFLPA reflect the great values of America, which are repeatedly demonstrated by the many players doing extraordinary work in communities across our country to promote equality, fairness and justice. Our shared focus will remain on finding a solution to the anthem issue through mutual, good faith commitments, outside of litigation.”

Per the report, the Dolphins merely filed the paperwork required by the league and that the Dolphins’ submission of their potential disciplinary policies was merely part of an annual filing required of every team before the start of training camp.

With training camp on the horizon, the league has a lot of work to do to ensure that this story doesn’t hang over the upcoming NFL season, as anthem protest stories have for the past couple of seasons.

]]>http://sportsrants.com/2018/07/nfl-nflpa-announce-standstill-on-anthem-rules/feed/054994Kellen Winslow Jr. Posts $2M Bailhttp://sportsrants.com/2018/07/kellen-winslow-jr-posts-2m-bail/
http://sportsrants.com/2018/07/kellen-winslow-jr-posts-2m-bail/#respondFri, 13 Jul 2018 20:17:37 +0000http://sportsrants.com/?p=54977Former NFL tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. has posted $2 million bail on Friday after being formally charged with multiple counts of kidnapping and rape, according to ABC 10 News’ Jermaine Ong and Zac Self. Winslow will be placed on house arrest under the terms of bail and is scheduled to have a hearing in August. Winslow […]]]>

]]>http://sportsrants.com/2018/07/kellen-winslow-jr-posts-2m-bail/feed/054977Jaguars’ Marcell Dareus Faces Two Sexual Assault Lawsuitshttp://sportsrants.com/2018/07/jaguars-marcell-dareus-faces-two-sexual-assault-lawsuits/
http://sportsrants.com/2018/07/jaguars-marcell-dareus-faces-two-sexual-assault-lawsuits/#respondThu, 12 Jul 2018 18:25:49 +0000http://sportsrants.com/?p=54975Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Marcell Dareus is facing two sexual assault lawsuits. According to News4Jax’s Chris Parentau, one lawsuit stems from an incident that occurred in April of this year. Dareus is accused of having sex with the plantiff while she was unconscious, as well as exposing her to a sexually-transmitted disease which Dareus failed […]]]>

Dareus is accused of having sex with the plantiff while she was unconscious, as well as exposing her to a sexually-transmitted disease which Dareus failed to disclose to her.

According to the Tampa Bay Times’ Greg Auman, a woman claims that Dareus, whom she met at a club in January 2017, grabbed her breast and attempted “to put his hands between her legs” against her wishes.

The woman also claims that she blacked out after drinking, only to wake up bed with Dareus. The woman says that she ”began to immediately realize that there had been sexual physical acts upon her person.”

TMZ Sports has obtained video of former Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones in a fist fight with an Atlanta Airport employee named Frank Ragin.

Police responded to the scene and arrested Ragin claiming that Ragin was the instigator and that Jones was simply defending himself.

]]>http://sportsrants.com/2018/07/video-pacman-jones-fights-atlanta-airport-employee/feed/054969Brandon Browner Charged With Attempted Murderhttp://sportsrants.com/2018/07/brandon-browner-charged-with-attempted-murder/
http://sportsrants.com/2018/07/brandon-browner-charged-with-attempted-murder/#respondTue, 10 Jul 2018 22:27:30 +0000http://sportsrants.com/?p=54967Former NFL cornerback Brandon Browner has been charged with attempted murder following his arrest last Saturday, the La Verne Police Department announced on Tuesday. Browner was arrested last Saturday after he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s house, harmed her, threatened to kill her, and then stole from her. According to law enforcement, Browner broke into the […]]]>

Former NFL cornerback Brandon Browner has been charged with attempted murder following his arrest last Saturday, the La Verne Police Department announced on Tuesday.

Browner was arrested last Saturday after he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s house, harmed her, threatened to kill her, and then stole from her.

According to law enforcement, Browner broke into the victim’s home and prevented his ex-girlfriend from leaving, harmed her, threatened her life and stole a $20,000 watch before leaving the scene.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has filed multiple charges against Browner including attempted murder, along with robbery, burglary, false imprisonment, and child endangerment.